PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule A, which is attached to, and incorporated in, this Agreement. 1. The salary Schedule A. I. is for a normal teaching load as defined in Article VI. For extra duty which has received prior administrative approval, the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate professional compensation: in compensatory time; through a teacher's hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicable. The administration shall establish a system-wide list of additional activities for which compensatory time will be available and the amount of compensatory time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school year. 2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3. a. Accrued compensatory time may be used at the discretion of the teacher provided that, compensatory time shall not be scheduled for use on more that three (3) consecutive school days. Furthermore, compensatory time may not be scheduled contiguous to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by the signed approval of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute has been obtained. b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”. c. A teacher may carry over a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school year. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory time. d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time. e. A time log will be kept by the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher. f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher. 3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be on a unit per hour worked basis. C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association. D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties. E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during the school year.
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Sources: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of basic salary provisions for teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule AAppendix B, which is attached to, to and incorporated in, in this Agreement. Such provisions shall remain in effect during the designated periods. New hire salaries will be determined by Administration upon hire and thereafter move in accordance with other Association members as directed by the Master Agreement.
1B. All employees will be paid in twenty-six or twenty-seven (based upon calendar for the year) equal payments. The These payments will start on the first normal payday of the school year and continue thereafter on every other Friday until paid in full
C. For any teacher to be eligible for any negotiated salary Schedule A. I. is increase, they must be under contract for a normal teaching load as defined minimum of one semester in Article VI. For extra duty which has received prior administrative approval, the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate professional compensation: in compensatory time; through a teacher's hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicable. The administration shall establish a system-wide list of additional activities for which compensatory time will be available and Jenison School system during the amount of compensatory time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school year.
2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may be used at the discretion of the teacher provided that, compensatory time shall not be scheduled for use on more that three (3) consecutive school days. Furthermore, compensatory time may not be scheduled contiguous to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by the signed approval of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next previous school year. Should When a teacher have more is off on an unpaid leave, then actual paid workdays will be counted toward eligibility for negotiated increases. Days of absence due to work-related injury or illness shall be considered work days for the purpose of interpreting this section.
D. Members of the bargaining unit completing requirements for a change in degree status prior to first or second semester will be issued a revised contract for the given semester, provided the change is reported no later than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at following the end start of the elementary semester. Unreasonable delays by colleges in sending proof of credits or degrees should be reported to the Assistant Superintendent or their representative who will contact the college or university for verification.
E. Individuals performing services identified on Schedules B-1 and B-2 shall receive a "Supplementary Services Contract" indicating activity assigned, duration of contract, rate of pay, and method of payment. Schedule B stipends will be paid based upon BA step 1.
F. No teacher will be expected to provide a supplementary service without a "Supplementary Services Contract."
G. Any assignments in addition to the normal teaching schedule during the regular school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log will be kept by the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be obligatory, but shall be with the responsibility consent of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will H. Teachers required, in the course of their work, to drive personal automobiles from one school building to another shall receive an allowance equal to IRS mileage reimbursement rates per mile. The same allowance shall be established given for use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, district.
I. Teachers shall be paid in accordance with the recommendation of rate in Appendix B-1 for district summer curriculum work authorized by the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacherCurriculum Director.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time J. High School and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be on a unit per hour worked basis.
C. The Junior High School Counselors and Co-op/School to Career Coordinator shall report to work each school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers year five (the grievant and two others5) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits days before students report for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievancescheduling students. In exchange for working these five days, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher staff may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any take equivalent compensation time during the school year. This compensation time is subject to the following conditions:
1. Only one counselor at a time may be out on a compensation day, unless circumstances cause the building administrator to make an exception.
2. When taking a compensation day, the counselor will notify the other counselors and guidance office secretary to make arrangements for crisis situations to be handled by another counselor so emergency service to students is not delayed.
3. All compensation days are subject to approval by the building administrator.
4. Compensation days may not be accumulated from year to year.
▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ teaching experience (as measured by years of service or salary) may be granted to newly hired teachers. The Association may request information about steps given or salary at any time.
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Sources: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. 1. The salaries of teachers personnel covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule A, which is attached to, and incorporated in, this Agreement.
1. The salary Schedule A. I. is for are based on a normal teaching load year as defined in Article VIthe current school calendar. For extra duty which has received prior administrative approvalContract days are orientation days, teaching days, in-service days, days set aside for recording grades, and parent conference days. Teachers new to the teacher shall be entitled District, Teachers transferred to appropriate professional compensation: in compensatory time; through a teacher's hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. IInew building, as and Teachers returning from leave may be applicable. The administration shall establish a system-wide list of additional activities required by the Board to report for which compensatory time will be available and not more than two (2) days before the amount of compensatory time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school year.
2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may be used at the discretion of the teacher provided that, compensatory time The Schedule A index shall not be scheduled changed during the term of this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
3. Teachers involved in extra-duty assignments set forth in Schedules B, C, and D shall be compensated in accordance with those provisions. Teachers shall be compensated in accordance with this Article and the annexed Schedules without deviation.
B. Compensation for use on more that three responsibilities not provided for in Schedules B, C, and D, which are in addition to the school day and school year, shall be computed as follows:
(a) During the school year
1) Extra Class Assignment, 20% of Schedule A Senior High School and salary
2) When a secondary teacher Teacher’s Substitute rate ($40/hour) substitutes during his/her prep period for an absent teacher
3) consecutive school days. Furthermore, compensatory time may not When an elementary teacher Teacher will be scheduled contiguous to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by the signed approval of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over a maximum of the equivalence of paid $40 per day Absorbs ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school year. Should a teacher have or more than ten students from an absent teacher’s class
(10b) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of For curriculum work beyond the school year or school day which is administrator approved will be paid at the teacher shall have the option of either converting hisTeacher’s Hourly Rate ($35/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated hour).
1. Music, Athletic, Academic, or Supported by tuition, not to Recreational Programs, organized exceed teacher’s hourly rate ($35) and supervised by Teachers and supported by tuition
(c) In employing personnel for professional work beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time regular school year’s program, Teachers already employed by the District shall be given the opportunity to fill all vacancies for which they are qualified.
C. Credit for military service previous to employment in St. ▇▇▇▇▇▇, or for volunteer military service, may be credited as experience credit at a rate of one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 year for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log will be kept by two (2) years in the administrationArmed services. Scheduling of substitutes will Military service for any period less than twelve (12) consecutive months shall not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principalincluded. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request maximum experience credit gained under this provision shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be on a unit per hour worked basis.
C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Associationexceed two (2) years.
D. At The District will strive to match years of service and/or previous salary to the discretion greatest extent possible contingent upon the district’s current economics and the nature of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both partiesjob market.
E. 1. At A Teacher who earns credit which qualifies him/her for additional salary shall be paid at the new rate at the beginning of the school year, each if the advanced credit is earned before September 1, or at the beginning of the second semester, if the credit is earned before February 1. In the first instance, official transcripts or computerized grade reports must be presented before November 1, and in the second instance, before April 1. If the salary rate increase is due at the beginning of the second semester, the payment for the school year in which the change occurs shall be one-half (1/2) the scheduled rate, without regard for the exact days involved.
F. If a Teacher once employed in the St. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Public Schools is re-employed, he/she may retain all previous experience credit earned.
G. Teachers who receive an Ineffective overall evaluation rating shall not be moved to the next step on the pay scale for the school year immediately following the Ineffective rating.
H. Teachers will receive a payment on the next pay date following the first day on which all Teachers are required to report for duty, provided that the Teacher actually reports for work. Payments, thereafter, will be distributed on a bi-weekly schedule, as determined by the District’s annual payroll schedule. A Teacher may elect, once per year by August 1 or at hire date (if new hire) any one of the following options for receipt of his/her professional salary. If a Teacher does not make this election on a timely basis, the Teacher will receive Option 1, below.
1. Salary divided into twenty-six (26) pays, to be paid every two (2) weeks; or
2. Salary divided into twenty-one (21) pays, paid every two (2) weeks. In certain years, the calendar will necessitate twenty-seven (27) pay periods. This schedule will be provided to the Association leadership by the last day of the preceding school year. Payment will be by direct deposit only. Upon appropriate written authorization from the bargaining unit member, the Employer shall deduct from the wages of any such member and make appropriate remittance for annuities, insurance options, financial institutions, charitable donations, or any other plans or programs jointly approved by the Association and the Board.
I. Any teacher may sign who notifies the Superintendent in writing by March 1 of the intent to resign his/her position at the end of that school year shall receive seven hundred dollars ($700) as an early resignation notification incentive.
A. A teacher who has twenty (20) or more consecutive years of service to the district, who retires under the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System, and provides written notice on or before March 1 of their intent to retire will be paid $50 per unused sick leave day, up to a maximum of $5,000, payable in a 403 (b) plan. A teacher who has twenty (20) or more consecutive years of service to the district, who retires under the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System, and provides written notice of their intent to retire after March 1 will be paid $35 per day, per unused sick day, up to a maximum of $3,500, payable in a 403 (b) plan.
1. Upon written confirmation of retirement, a teacher who is otherwise eligible and meets the language in A above and who experiences a verified medical issue that results in the depletion of their 100 accumulated sick days to a number not lower than 75, within the year of retirement or one year prior, will be compensated for the full (100) days.
2. An teacher who is otherwise eligible, as outlined in the language in A above, to receive either compensation for unused sick days becomes deceased, their spouse shall receive $50 per day if on or before March 1 or $35 if after March 1, per unused sick day, payable in cash or check from the District. The district will collect a W-9 form and issue payment directly to the spouse of the deceased employee who will receive a 1099 at the end of the calendar year to report the income. Such a direct payment creates a tax liability, and as such, the District will increase the payment in the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or of the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during tax liability to relieve the school yearrecipient of said tax burden.
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Sources: Professional Agreement, Professional Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of certified teachers covered by this Agreement are as set forth in Schedule A which is attached to and subject incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect for the term indicated on such Schedule A. Non-certified teachers will be paid at eighty-five (85) percent of the BA base salary.
B. The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar as set forth in Schedule B and the Appendix which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement, and on the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement. For teaching assignments in excess of the regular school calendar, teachers will be compensated at their regular daily rate of pay as defined in this Agreement, except for days rescheduled to meet the minimum number of days/hours in session required by state law, if any, as outlined elsewhere in this Agreement. For teaching assignments in excess of the normal teaching load, teachers will be compensated at the rate of one-fifth (1/5th) their salary as determined by Schedule A for each additional class taught. In the event such excess teaching assignment is for less than the normal school year under Schedule B, the compensation for such excess assignment shall be prorated. It is mutually agreed and understood that the acceptance of an additional teaching assignment by a full-time teacher within this section will not accrue additional contractual preparation compensation.
C. Any teacher providing classroom instruction outside the regular school day, as defined in this Agreement, shall be compensated at the rate of 0.0008 x BA 0. This additional rate shall also be paid to any teacher who substitutes during his preparation period, or who assumes the responsibility for an additional class or individual during one of his assigned class periods.
D. Teachers involved in voluntary extra-curricular duty assignments as set forth in Schedule C of this Agreement shall be compensated in accordance with the provisions of that Schedule A, which is attached to, to and incorporated in, in this Agreement.
1E. The Board agrees to continue its practice of providing car allowances for those teachers who, in the daily discharge of their teaching duties are required to drive personal automobiles from one school building to another, shall receive a car allowance at the current IRS rate. The Board also agrees to continue its practice of providing transportation or an acceptable substitute therefore to those teachers whose satisfactory performance of their duties, curricular or extra-curricular, require travel outside the district.
F. The salary of an employee shall begin at the time he reports for duty or date of contract. The salary Schedule A. I. is for a normal teaching load as defined in Article VI. For extra duty which has received prior administrative approval, the teacher shall be entitled paid bi-weekly on such calendar dates as are established by the Board. The Board will spread contractual salaries in such a manner that full payment of earned salary will be completed by June 30, or by August 31 at the option of the individual teacher. The period of salary payment spread shall be elected by each teacher prior to appropriate professional compensation: the close of the first pay period of the school year.
G. In recognition of service to the school district, a terminal leave payment for unused sick days shall be paid to the teacher, having at least ten (10) years service within the district. Payments shall be made as a non-elective employer contribution and be paid directly by the District into the eligible MEA Financial Service Employees’ 403b Annuity contracts in compensatory time; through the first regular pay date of the subsequent July or subsequent January. If the date of payment is not specified by the teacher, payment will be made the first subsequent date from among the two alternative dates outlined above. Such payment shall be computed by multiplying one-fourth (1/4) the number of unused sick days by the teacher's daily rate of pay.
H. In the case of a teacher's hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F (teacher having ten (10) years service within the district) death, one-fourth (1/4) of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicable. The administration shall establish a system-wide list of additional activities for which compensatory time the teacher's unused sick leave will be available paid in a lump sum to the survivor named by that teacher. Such payment shall be computed by multiplying the applicable number of unused sick days by the teacher's daily rate of pay at the time of death.
I. A teacher's daily rate of pay shall be computed by dividing the total of the teacher's base salary for the contractual year in which the computation is made by 182 days. For the purposes of Sections G and H above, such computation shall be made on the basis of the school calendar year in which separation or death occurs or for the immediately preceding school calendar year if death or separation occurs during the summer months.
J. Extra-curricular duty pay will be paid in full at the conclusion of each assignment. In the case of a teacher's death or separation, the Board and the Association agree to meet to determine the amount of compensatory time associated extra duty work completed by said teacher, and payment will be made on their findings.
K. In each year of this agreement, a $500 off schedule salary payment will be paid to each teacher beginning with eachthe 2012-2013 school year to be applied to a tax sheltered annuity or to offset the teacher’s premium insurance contribution obligation through a Section 125 Plan. This list shall be updated with HEA input on Each member will also receive a yearly basis $250 off schedule salary payment upon the ratification of the 2012-15 agreement and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school year.
2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and This $250 off schedule payment may be substituted for monetary payment equal included in the member’s payroll, applied to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time member’s tax sheltered annuity or used to further offset the teacher’s premium insurance contribution obligation. A member may be used at include his $500 off schedule payment and further payroll deduct an amount up to their specified limits into an individual tax sheltered annuity. The Board agrees to the discretion terms of the teacher provided that, compensatory time shall not be scheduled for use on more that three (3) consecutive school days. Furthermore, compensatory time may not be scheduled contiguous to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by employee's annuity deduction per the signed approval terms of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availabilityemployee's deduction agreement. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute The employee also has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school year. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond reducing his premium insurance contribution obligation by transferring this $500 payment into his section 125 account per the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes terms of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory timehis insurance deduction agreement.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory L. Per diem compensation of teachers shall be calculated by dividing the individual's current contracted amount by 182 days. Increased instructional time at added to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log school day will be kept by computed as above using the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be based on a unit per six (6) hour worked basisday.
C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during the school year.
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Sources: Master Agreement, Master Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of teachers covered by this the Agreement are set forth in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule A, which is attached to, to and incorporated in, in this Agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect for the state duration of this agreement.
1. B. The salary Schedule A. I. is for based upon a normal weekly teaching load load, as hereinafter defined in Article VIV, Part A during normal teaching hours. In the event a teacher works part time on a regular basis, he/she shall receive a prorated salary from the salary schedule based on the amount of time she/he works. For extra duty which has received prior administrative approvalwork, the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate professional compensation: in compensatory time; through a teacher's hourly rate additional compensation as defined in ¶ B.3; Schedule B.
C. All teacher salaries shall be spread over twenty-one (21) or in accordance with Sections E or F of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicabletwenty-six (26) pay periods at the bargaining unit member’s option on a bi-weekly basis. The administration bargaining unit member shall establish a system-wide list notify the district on the appropriate form during the first week of additional activities school of the school year in which the change is to take effect. Once the 21 or 26 pay periods has been elected by the bargaining unit member, he/she shall continue with the option selected for which compensatory time will be available and the amount remainder of compensatory time associated the year unless administrative approval has been obtained to change it. Newly hired employees shall select the option upon being hired.
D. A teacher engaged during the school day in contract negotiations on behalf of the Association with each. This list any representative of the Board, or participating in any professional grievance, including arbitration, shall be updated with HEA input on released from regular duties without loss of salary.
E. A teacher or teachers shall be released from regular duties without loss of salary for the purpose of participating in the area, regional or state meetings of the Michigan Education Association, not to exceed a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start total of each twelve (12) days for all certificated personnel in any one school year.
2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may These days shall be used at the discretion of the teacher provided that, compensatory time shall not be scheduled SEA president for use on more that the purposes intended upon three (3) consecutive school daysdays notification, except in case of emergency. Furthermore, compensatory time Use of these days shall be based on the availability of qualified substitutes. A “qualified” substitute shall be defined as a substitute teacher on the school’s substitute list. Not more than three (3) days shall be taken consecutively by any one person without the prior approval of the superintendent. The Association shall reimburse the Employer for the cost of the substitute and the employee’s retirement for all days beyond six (6).
F. The Board of Education shall determine the salaries for those teachers who agree to be employed through a federal or state program which may or may not be scheduled contiguous partially funded by said entities. In no case shall salaries be determined by arbitrary and capricious means. Said salaries shall be based upon professional training and the available funding to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by conduct the signed approval of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute has been obtainedprogram.
b. Compensatory time G. Credit for graduate hours beyond the BA/BS or MA degrees and the earning of a Master’s degree shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution to the employee by salary schedule adjustment beginning at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period next semester following confirmation of the credit for graduate hours beyond the BA/BS or specials time, a “unit” of instruction MA degree or credit hours. Bargaining unit members attending summer sessions shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” the fall of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”that year if evidence of credit or advanced degree is presented during the first week of school.
c. A teacher may carry over H. The salary schedule pay is based on a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school year. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory timeper state guidelines.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log I. Newly hired teachers will be kept by the administrationgiven credit for at least 3 years’ previous experience. Scheduling Additional years of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure credit will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be on a unit per hour worked basis.
C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association.
D. At determined at the discretion of the administration, Superintendent and administration with input from association leadership.
J. Each year of military service following teacher certification will count as one full year of teaching up to three teachers (3) years.
K. If, for any reason, an employee is to be docked a day’s pay, the grievant formula used to compute the docked or lost wages shall be to divide the number of teacher contracted days into the employee’s listed base salary on the particular salary schedule and two others) may be released from regular duties during step that person holds. In the school day without loss event of deduction of pay or benefits in hiring part-tie employees, a fraction of one-sixth (1/6) or divisions thereof shall be used to determine employee hourly pay amounts in prorating pay for partial day employees from the purpose above formula for determining a day’s pay amount. This clause in no way impairs the employment practices of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both partiesBoard.
E. 1L. Teachers who are working before or after regular school hours on curriculum or other related projects (Credit Recovery, School Improvement, etc.) are to be compensated at the extra duty rate of a minimum of $25. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time (see Schedule B) Paid hours will be only those approved by a Principal and Superintendent. Prior approval and proper paperwork must be attained and completed for substitute teachingpay. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any Released time during the school yearregular teaching day, extended days as negotiated, in-service days, time compensated elsewhere such as through the ISD or grant projects, Special Ed IEPC’s, or other similar times are not eligible for extra compensation.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of certified teachers covered by this Agreement are as set forth in Schedule A which is attached to and subject incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect for the term indicated on such Schedule A. Non-certified teachers will be paid at eighty-five (85) percent of the BA base salary.
B. The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar as set forth in Schedule B and the Appendix which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement, and on the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement. For teaching assignments in excess of the regular school calendar, teachers will be compensated at their regular daily rate of pay as defined in this Agreement, except for days rescheduled to meet the minimum number of days/hours in session required by state law, if any, as outlined elsewhere in this Agreement. For teaching assignments in excess of the normal teaching load, teachers will be compensated at the rate of one-fifth (1/5th) their salary as determined by Schedule A for each additional class taught. In the event such excess teaching assignment is for less than the normal school year under Schedule B, the compensation for such excess assignment shall be prorated. It is mutually agreed and understood that the acceptance of an additional teaching assignment by a full-time teacher within this section will not accrue additional contractual preparation compensation.
C. Any teacher providing classroom instruction outside the regular school day, as defined in this Agreement, shall be compensated at the rate of 0.0008 x BA 0. This additional rate shall also be paid to any teacher who substitutes during his preparation period, or who assumes the responsibility for an additional class or individual during one of his assigned class periods.
D. Teachers involved in voluntary extra-curricular duty assignments as set forth in Schedule C of this Agreement shall be compensated in accordance with the provisions of that Schedule A, which is attached to, to and incorporated in, in this Agreement.
1E. The Board agrees to continue its practice of providing car allowances for those teachers who, in the daily discharge of their teaching duties are required to drive personal automobiles from one school building to another, shall receive a car allowance at the current IRS rate. The Board also agrees to continue its practice of providing transportation or an acceptable substitute therefore to those teachers whose satisfactory performance of their duties, curricular or extra- curricular, require travel outside the district.
F. The salary of an employee shall begin at the time he reports for duty or date of contract. The salary Schedule A. shall be paid bi-weekly on such calendar dates as are established by the Board. The Board will spread contractual salaries in such a manner that full payment of earned salary will be completed by June 30, or by August 31 at the option of the individual teacher. The period of salary payment spread shall be elected by each teacher prior to the close of the first pay period of the school year.
G. In recognition of service to the school district, a terminal leave payment for unused sick days shall be paid to the teacher, having at least ten (10) years service within the district. Payments shall be made as a non-elective employer contribution and be paid directly by the District into the eligible MEA Financial Service Employees’ 403b Annuity contracts in the first regular pay date of the subsequent July or subsequent January. If the date of payment is not specified by the teacher, payment will be made the first subsequent date from among the two alternative dates outlined above. Such payment shall be computed by multiplying one-fourth (1/4) the number of unused sick days by the teacher's daily rate of pay.
H. In the case of a teacher's (teacher having ten (10) years service within the district) death, one-fourth (1/4) of the teacher's unused sick leave will be paid in a lump sum to the survivor named by that teacher. Such payment shall be computed by multiplying the applicable number of unused sick days by the teacher's daily rate of pay at the time of death.
I. A teacher's daily rate of pay shall be computed by dividing the total of the teacher's base salary for the contractual year in which the computation is made by 182 days. For the purposes of Sections G and H above, such computation shall be made on the basis of the school calendar year in which separation or death occurs or for the immediately preceding school calendar year if death or separation occurs during the summer months.
J. Extra-curricular duty pay will be paid in full at the conclusion of each assignment. In the case of a teacher's death or separation, the Board and the Association agree to meet to determine the amount of extra duty work completed by said teacher, and payment will be made on their findings.
K. Members hired after September 1, 1990 will be provided a matched savings program up to $500 per year for the duration of this contract. The Board and Association recognize the importance of each teacher pursuing an active savings program to provide for a normal teaching load as defined in Article VIsafe retirement plan. For extra duty The Board will provide a contributory annuity per the terms and conditions of this contract. To accomplish this goal all bargaining unit members will hereafter be provided with a contributory annuity or other existing annuity to which has received prior administrative approval, a teacher presently contributes. A member may payroll deduct an amount up to their specified limits into an individual tax sheltered annuity. The Board agrees to the teacher terms of the employee's deduction per the terms of the employee's deduction agreement.
L. Per diem compensation of teachers shall be entitled calculated by dividing the individual's current contracted amount by 182 days. Increased instructional time added to appropriate professional compensation: in compensatory time; through a the school day will be computed as above using the teacher's hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicable. The administration shall establish a system-wide list of additional activities for which compensatory time will be available and the amount of compensatory time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input based on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school yearsix (6) hour day.
2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may be used at the discretion of the teacher provided that, compensatory time shall not be scheduled for use on more that three (3) consecutive school days. Furthermore, compensatory time may not be scheduled contiguous to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by the signed approval of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school year. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log will be kept by the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be on a unit per hour worked basis.
C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during the school year.
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Sources: Master Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth Board and the Association hereby agree to adhere to the Teacher's Salary Schedule as defined in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule A, which is attached to, to and incorporated in, in this Agreement.
1. The salary Schedule A. I. is for a normal teaching load as defined in Article VI. B. For extra duty which has received prior administrative approval, work the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate additional professional compensation: compensation as defined in compensatory time; through Schedule B (Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule) which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. The Board will determine which positions in Schedule B will exist and the number of positions under each category that will exist, on a year to year basis.
C. For teaching assignments in excess of the regular school calendar and the normal teaching load, teachers will be compensated at their individual daily wage. For the purpose of this article, school calendar refers to the number of days taught.
D. The computation of a teacher's hourly rate as defined daily wages will be based upon the total session days in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F the school year being divided into the salary of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicablethe teacher. The administration hourly wage shall establish be determined by dividing the daily wage by 7 periods.
E. Teachers required in the course of their work to drive personal automobiles shall be reimbursed at the "business persons" mileage rate allowance as per IRS guidelines. The same allowance shall be given for use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the district, with the approval of the administration. Meals will be reimbursed with receipts up to a system-wide list total of additional activities for which $30 per day.
F. If a teacher is asked to substitute during their conference period or due to the absence of a special teacher (e.g. art, music, P.E., etc.) he/she will be paid .001 times the B.A. Base per period. Aides shall not be used as substitutes. Teachers will be called on a rotating basis. This will not be grieved.
G. All teachers will be allowed to accrue compensatory time will on the basis of one hour for each one hour they substitute during their conference period, to a maximum of hours equivalent to three (3) teaching days for compensation annually. These days must be available used within the school year earned and carry with them all the amount of compensatory advantages and restrictions that apply to personal business days. Any hours accumulated over the three (3) day’s compensation time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input paid at a rate of .001 times the BA Base per period on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school year.
2next scheduled pay check. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, off shall not be granted for the day preceding or the day following holidays or vacations; the first and may be substituted for monetary payment equal last days of the school year or to enable the teacher hourly rate as defined to perform work or services in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may which the teacher will receive compensation. It will be used at up to the discretion of the teacher provided that, Superintendent with regard to the number of teachers using compensatory time shall not be scheduled for use on more that three (3) consecutive school days. Furthermore, compensatory time may not be scheduled contiguous to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by at one time.
H. After five years of employment in the signed approval district and upon receipt of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal documentation that a substitute teacher has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at completed a course in the High Schoolfield of education, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period the Board will pay tuition costs or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate CEU fees up to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over $500 per person to a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school five teachers per year. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log will be kept by the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, Teachers must make prior application through their immediate supervisor with final approval resting with the recommendation of the building principalSuperintendent. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request Participation shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be determined on a unit per hour worked rotational basis.
C. I. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods Board will reimburse current teachers for MTTC testing fees necessary be as listed considered highly qualified teachers. This shall apply only to the first test taken in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Associationeach area required.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during the school year.
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Sources: Professional Negotiations Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries Salaries for bargaining unit members are provided in Appendix A. Salaries for non- tenure extracurricular positions held by bargaining unit members are provided in Appendix B and C of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule A, which is attached to, and incorporated in, this Agreement.
1. The salary Schedule A. I. is for B. Salaries shown in Appendix A are based upon a normal teaching load as defined in Article VI. Articles 6 and 7 for the entire school year as shown in Appendix D. For the purpose of calculating salaries for teachers teaching less than a full school year, payment per day shall be defined as the teacher's base annual salary, excluding any extra duty which has received prior administrative approvalcompensation, divided by the teacher number of work days in the contract calendar for that school year. Work performed for the district outside the calendar year(s) as shown in Appendix D may not be paid at the teacher's daily rate, but shall be entitled to appropriate professional compensation: paid at a rate agreed upon by the Board and the Association. It is understood that salaries shown in compensatory time; through a teacher's hourly rate Appendix A represent full payment for the contracted days and hours as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F of provided by this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicableAgreement. The impact of any changes in the number of hours or days worked as a result of legislative mandate shall be subject to further negotiations between the Board and the Association.
C. Teachers who elect to give up planning time/conference period to cover a class or supervise lunch or elementary teachers who lose their planning time due to cancellation of specialty classes by the administration shall establish a system-wide list of additional activities for which compensatory time will be available and the amount of compensatory time associated with each. This list paid as follows: 15 - 30 minutes $ 5.00 46 - 60 minutes 15.00 61 - 75 minutes 20.00 over 75 minutes 25.00
D. Teachers who voluntarily agree to supervise Saturday or after school detention shall be updated with HEA input on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers paid at the start rate specified in Section C above, or may elect to receive comp time. Comp time shall accrue equivalently, i.e., on an hour for an hour basis. A maximum of each school year.
two (2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory ) days of comp time may be used at accrued during one school year. Comp time may be carried over to the discretion following year, but the maximum number of the teacher provided that, compensatory time cumulative comp days shall not be scheduled for use on more that three (3) consecutive school days. FurthermoreIn cases where the maximum number of comp days is attained, compensatory time may not be scheduled contiguous to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by the signed approval of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the involved teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution compensated at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted rate given in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school year. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log will be kept by the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be on a unit per hour worked basis.
C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during the school year.Section C.
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Sources: Master Contract for Teachers
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. Section 1: The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule Appendix "A, ," which is attached to, to and incorporated in, in this Agreement.
1. The Such salary Schedule A. I. is for schedule shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement and shall be based on a normal teaching load as defined in Article VI. assignment during a regular school year of one hundred ninety (190) days, which include New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Section 2: For extra duty which has received prior administrative approvalassigned or voluntary additional duties, the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate additional professional compensation: compensation as stated in compensatory time; through a teacher's Appendix "B." For all Board approved additional classroom teaching assignment duties not stated in Appendix "B," the employee shall be compensated on the hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicable. The administration shall establish a system-wide list .001 of additional activities for which compensatory time will be available and the amount of compensatory time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school yearB.A. base salary.
2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may be used at the discretion of the teacher provided that, compensatory time Section 3: Teachers shall not be scheduled for use on required to report more that three than two (32) consecutive school daysworkdays prior to the first student days in the fall. FurthermoreHowever, compensatory time first year teachers may not be scheduled contiguous required to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by the signed approval of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within report up to five (5) days before the start of school and shall be compensated per Article IX, Section 13. At least one-half of the teacher must confirm work time prior to the reporting of students shall be for the purpose of in-room preparation and planning.
Section 4: A teacher shall be released, with the building principal that a substitute has been obtainedprincipal's recommendation and the Superintendent's permission, from regular duties without loss of salary for no more than three (3) days per year for attending professional conferences related to his teaching discipline. Administrative initiated conference attendance should not count in these days.
b. Compensatory Section 5: Every part-time teacher shall be credited paid in a ratio of his time spent with respect to the clock-hour school day and deducted as follows: For substitution at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”benefits prorated.
c. A teacher may carry over a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory Section 6: All new full-time teachers hired to the next school year. Should system shall have a teacher have more than ten (10) days minimum of compensatory time accumulated at the end of a bachelor's degree unless permitted by law.
Section 7: Credit for teaching experience outside the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten system may be given to new teachers for their teaching experience up to eight (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a 8) full years. Teachers may be advanced one (1) compensatory day step on the salary schedule for each two (2) years of active wartime military service up to three (3) steps.
Section 8: A sum of up to two hundred dollars ($200) per semester hour will be reimbursed for the graduate credit earned by a tenure teacher in the New Buffalo Area Schools and having a Michigan Permanent and/or Continuing, Life Certificate, professional certificate, provisional certificate or portion thereof) to one occupational certificate. Reimbursement will be made as follows:
1. Semester hours earned for accredited institution courses required for continued, renewal, and re-certification (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level6 hours/5 years) or five (5) courses related to his/her teaching assignment, or
2. Substantiating evidence of semester hours (elementary level) earned must be presented to the Superintendent by the 15th of compensatory time will equate to one day November or the 15th of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log May. Payment will be kept by the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacherwithin 45 days.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 To be eligible for payment in this section, a teacher must submit a written request specifying graduate hours to be taken with supporting information and receive written approval by the Superintendent (at least 20 days before the start of the B.A. 1 step salarycourse). It The Superintendent will serve as issue a unit from which payment or a stipend written decision on the request within 10 days.
4. Reimbursement under this section shall only be made for compensatory coursework outside of the teacher contract time and extra duty can not subject to registration fees. In the event the ISD offers credit after the class starts, the teacher may receive reimbursement for the course fees, less any registration fees paid by the district. The Superintendent will not arbitrarily deny a request. If a request is denied, the teacher may request a review by the association president and superintendent. Such review and final determination shall be derived. It is not made as soon as possible, but in no case longer than two (2) weeks.
Section 9: All teachers required that such pay to travel to discharge their assigned duties outside the school district shall be reimbursed on a unit per hour worked mile basis.
C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation , at the current IRS rate, July 1 each year, for miles traveled from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss building to the destination and return to school. The rate, as of pay or benefits for the purpose July 1 of discussing and/or processing a grievanceeach year, shall remain constant throughout that school year (July 1 – June 30). Section 10: Teachers achieving Bachelors + 18, Bachelors + 30/Masters Degree, Masters + 15, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At Masters Degree + 30, status before the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up new trimester shall be placed on the proper step for the remainder of the contract year It is the teacher’s responsibility to receive either provide the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or documentation to the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during Superintendent’s Office prior to the school yearbeginning of the new trimester.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries Salaries for bargaining unit members are provided in Appendix A. Salaries for non- tenure extracurricular positions held by bargaining unit members are provided in Appendix B and C of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule A, which is attached to, and incorporated in, this Agreement.
1. The salary Schedule A. I. is for B. Salaries shown in Appendix A are based upon a normal teaching load as defined in Article VI. Articles 6 and 7 for the entire school year as shown in Appendix D. For the purpose of calculating salaries for teachers teaching less than a full school year, payment per day shall be defined as the teacher's base annual salary, excluding any extra duty which has received prior administrative approvalcompensation, divided by the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate professional compensation: number of work days in compensatory time; through a teacher's hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicable. The administration shall establish a system-wide list of additional activities the contract calendar for which compensatory time will be available and the amount of compensatory time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each that school year.
2. Compensatory time is defined Work performed for the district outside the calendar year(s) as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined shown in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may be used at the discretion of the teacher provided that, compensatory time shall not be scheduled for use on more that three (3) consecutive school days. Furthermore, compensatory time Appendix D may not be scheduled contiguous to Christmaspaid at the teacher's daily rate, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my but shall be granted paid at a rate agreed upon by the signed approval Board and the Association. It is understood that salaries shown in Appendix A represent full payment for the contracted days and hours as provided by this Agreement. The impact of any changes in the building principal number of hours or days worked as a result of legislative mandate shall be subject to further negotiations between the Board and contingent upon substitute availabilitythe Association.
C. Teachers who elect to give up planning time and or conference period to cover class, supervise lunch, Saturday school, after school detention or elementary teachers who lose their planning time due to cancellation of specialty classes by the administration shall be paid at the rate specified in this section or may elect to receive comp. Within time. An unlimited number of comp hours may be earned during the school year; however a maximum of 30 hours (five (5) days) comp time may be accrued. The accrued Comp time may be carried over to the following year, but the maximum number of cumulative comp days the teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school year. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (days. In cases where the maximum number of comp days is attained, the involved teacher shall be compensated at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) rate given in this section. All reimbursement made to MSEA members will be dispensed by the District within, but not later than, 30 days of compensatory the receipt of the written request for reimbursement. • Comp-time will equate to one day of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined be earned in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log will be kept by the administration30 min and/or 60min (1 hour) intervals. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time o Round to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teachernearest half hour.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be on a unit per hour worked basis.
C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during the school year.
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Sources: Master Contract for Teachers
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries Salaries for bargaining unit members are provided in Appendix A. Salaries for non- tenure extracurricular positions held by bargaining unit members are provided in Appendix B and C of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule A, which is attached to, and incorporated in, this Agreement.
1. The salary Schedule A. I. is for B. Salaries shown in Appendix A are based upon a normal teaching load as defined in Article VI. Articles 6 and 7 for the entire school year as shown in Appendix D. For the purpose of calculating salaries for teachers teaching less than a full school year, payment per day shall be defined as the teacher's base annual salary, excluding any extra duty which has received prior administrative approvalcompensation, divided by the teacher number of work days in the contract calendar for that school year. Work performed for the district outside the calendar year(s) as shown in Appendix D may not be paid at the teacher's daily rate, but shall be entitled paid at a rate agreed upon by the Board and the Association. It is understood that salaries shown in Appendix A represent full payment for the contracted days and hours as provided by this Agreement. The impact of any changes in the number of hours or days worked as a result of legislative mandate shall be subject to appropriate professional compensation: further negotiations between the Board and the Association.
C. Teachers who elect to give up planning time and or conference period to cover class, supervise lunch, Saturday school, after school detention or elementary teachers who lose their planning time due to cancellation of specialty classes by the administration shall be paid at the rate specified in compensatory this section or may elect to receive comp. time; through a teacher's hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F . An unlimited number of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as comp hours may be applicable. The administration shall establish a system-wide list of additional activities for which compensatory time will be available and earned during the amount of compensatory time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school year.
2. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, and may be substituted for monetary payment equal to the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may be used at the discretion ; however a maximum of the teacher provided that, compensatory time shall not be scheduled for use on more that 18 hours (three (3) consecutive school days) comp time may be accrued. The accrued Comp time may be carried over to the following year, but the maximum number of cumulative comp days shall be three (3) days. FurthermoreIn cases where the maximum number of comp days is attained, compensatory time may not the involved teacher shall be scheduled contiguous compensated at the rate given in this section. All reimbursement made to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my MSEA members will be granted dispensed by the signed approval District within, but not later than, 30 days of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal that a substitute has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over a maximum receipt of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school yearwritten request for reimbursement. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry 15 - 30 minutes $ 5.00 31 - 45 minutes 10.00 46 - 60 minutes 15.00 61 - 75 minutes 20.00 over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log will be kept by the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, with the recommendation of the building principal. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be on a unit per hour worked basis.
C. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods will be as listed in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Association.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during the school year.75 minutes 25.00
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Sources: Master Contract for Teachers
PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth Board and the Association hereby agree to adhere to the Teacher's Salary Schedule as defined in Schedule A and subject to the provisions of Schedule A, which is attached to, to and incorporated in, in this Agreement.
1. The salary Schedule A. I. is for a normal teaching load as defined in Article VI. B. For extra duty which has received prior administrative approval, work the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate additional professional compensation: compensation as defined in compensatory time; through Schedule B (Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule) which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. The Board will determine which positions in Schedule B will exist and the number of positions under each category that will exist, on a year to year basis.
C. For teaching assignments in excess of the regular school calendar and the normal teaching load, teachers will be compensated at their individual daily wage. For the purpose of this article, school calendar refers to the number of days taught.
D. The computation of a teacher's hourly rate as defined daily wages will be based upon the total session days in ¶ B.3; or in accordance with Sections E or F the school year being divided into the salary of this Article; or as listed in Schedule A. II, as may be applicablethe teacher. The administration hourly wage shall establish be determined by dividing the daily wage by 7 periods.
E. Teachers required in the course of their work to drive personal automobiles shall be reimbursed at the "business persons" mileage rate allowance as per IRS guidelines. The same allowance shall be given for use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the district, with the approval of the administration. Meals will be reimbursed with receipts up to a system-wide list total of additional activities for which $30 per day.
F. If a teacher is asked to substitute during their conference period or due to the absence of a special teacher (e.g. art, music, P.E., etc.) he/she will be paid .001 times the B.A. Base per period. Aides shall not be used as substitutes.
G. All teachers will be allowed to accrue compensatory time will on the basis of one hour for each one hour they substitute during their conference period, to a maximum of hours equivalent to three (3) teaching days for compensation annually. These days must be available used within the school year earned and carry with them all the amount of compensatory advantages and restrictions that apply to personal business days. Any hours accumulated over the three (3) day’s compensation time associated with each. This list shall be updated with HEA input paid at a rate of .001 times the BA Base per period on a yearly basis and be distributed to teachers at the start of each school year.
2next scheduled pay check. Compensatory time is defined as personal leave earned by extra duty, off shall not be granted for the day preceding or the day following holidays or vacations; the first and may be substituted for monetary payment equal last days of the school year or to enable the teacher hourly rate as defined to perform work or services in ¶ B.3.
a. Accrued compensatory time may which the teacher will receive compensation. It will be used at up to the discretion of the teacher provided that, Superintendent with regard to the number of teachers using compensatory time shall not be scheduled for use on more that three (3) consecutive school days. Furthermore, compensatory time may not be scheduled contiguous to Christmas, mid- winter and/or spring break. Exceptions for special circumstances my be granted by at one time.
H. After five years of employment in the signed approval district and upon receipt of the building principal and contingent upon substitute availability. Within five (5) days the teacher must confirm with the building principal documentation that a substitute teacher has been obtained.
b. Compensatory time shall be credited and deducted as follows: For substitution at completed a course in the High Schoolfield of education, Middle School, and Elementary level during a teacher’s planning period the Board will pay tuition costs or specials time, a “unit” of instruction shall be credited and deducted in whole units. Five (5) “units” of instruction shall equate CEU fees up to one compensatory “day”. Compensatory time can only be earned and used in whole “units”.
c. A teacher may carry over $300 per person to a maximum of the equivalence of ten (10) days of accumulated compensatory time to the next school five teachers per year. Should a teacher have more than ten (10) days of compensatory time accumulated at the end of the school year the teacher shall have the option of either converting his/her compensatory time he/she has accumulated beyond the ten (10) day carry over maximum into sick time at a one (1) compensatory day (or portion thereof) to one (1) sick leave day (or portion thereof) conversion rate or to receive compensation as described in ¶ B2(d) below. For purposes of this provision, five (5) units (at the secondary level) or five (5) hours (elementary level) of compensatory time will equate to one day of compensatory time.
d. At any time, a teacher may trade compensatory time at the teacher hourly rate as defined in ¶ B.3 for each “unit” of compensatory time.
e. A time log will be kept by the administration. Scheduling of substitutes will not be the responsibility of the teacher.
f. A uniform procedure will be established for the processing of requests for compensatory time to the Assistant Superintendent, Teachers must make prior application through their immediate supervisor with final approval resting with the recommendation of the building principalSuperintendent. The decision of the Assistant Superintendent granting or denying the request Participation shall be made in writing with a copy provided to the teacher.
3. The teacher's hourly rate is defined as .0009 of the B.A. 1 step salary. It will serve as a unit from which payment or a stipend for compensatory time and extra duty can be derived. It is not required that such pay be determined on a unit per hour worked rotational basis.
C. I. The school calendar with legal holidays and vacation periods Board will reimburse current teachers for MTTC testing fees necessary be as listed considered highly qualified teachers. This shall apply only to the first test taken in Schedule B. There shall be no deviation from this agreed schedule without mutual agreement between the Board and Associationeach area required.
D. At the discretion of the administration, up to three teachers (the grievant and two others) may be released from regular duties during the school day without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of discussing and/or processing a grievance, or for other matters with the agreement of both parties.
E. 1. At the beginning of the school year, each teacher may sign up to receive either the amount specified in ¶ B.3, or the compensatory time for substitute teaching. Such selection may be amended, in writing, at any time during the school year.
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Sources: Professional Negotiations Agreement